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3Recent AlumnusMay 27 2014

Transportation:
Public transportation in Boston is a mixture of things. The T (or MBTA) is the subway/bus system in Boston. It will take you to many places within the metro-Boston area, including the suburbs (where I grew up), thus offering many opportunities to easily explore the many neighborhoods and suburbs in Boston. The cost is a bit steeper than what it used to be, but it's fine, I suppose. You can easily take the T to Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) so there's not much need for taxis unless you have a flight at some wee-hour of the night/morning when the T doesn't run. Yes, that is a problem. The T doesn't run very late, so you can't go out at night and stay out very very late if you plan to return home without a taxi. Another thing about the T is that it is notorious for not being on time, especially the Green Line (the subway/trolley line) and the buses.

Student Author OverviewWhat's this?

Learning the public transportation system is one of the keys to fully enjoying Boston. There are two main options: the subway (called the T) and buses. There are two T stops in and around campus. One is in Kendall Square, and the other is up Massachusetts Avenue in Central Square. Although there are various bus stops around campus, the main ones are at 77 and 84 Mass. Avenue.

Buses tend to run more frequently, but learning which bus goes where can be a pain. Many students will never ride anything other than the 1 and the CT1 buses that go up and down Mass. Avenue. Moreover, buses can often be delayed by traffic at certain times of day. On the other hand, the T is never delayed by traffic. However, there are fewer routes, but the buses tend to be cleaner. If you use public transportation frequently, you should consider buying a bus and/or T pass through MIT. The discount for students is 50 percent. In any case, public transportation will take you anywhere you want to go around Boston, and it's cheap. Although some of the facilities could be nicer, few are disappointed with the system.

Take the subway or a cab. A cab ride to the airport costs about $20-$30, depending on traffic.

Did You Know?

MIT runs a third-party GPS system called NextBus, so you can see where each shuttle is at any given time. Check out www.nextbus.com.

Campus ShuttleWhat's This?

SafeRide and Tech Shuttle

These are MIT Facilities-run shuttles that allow students to get to the main campus faster and safer. There are several routes, including those going into Boston for the Fraternities, Sororities, and other Independent Living Groups.